Bus and Train from Palermo to Salerno: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Palermo to Salerno on April 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Terminal Bus Palermo
Piazza ConcordiaCheapest
Trenitalia Intercity
Palermo Centrale
SalernoFastest
Trenitalia Intercity
Palermo Centrale
SalernoNo tags
OneBus
Palermo Centrale
Piazza MontpellierNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:24 AM CEST.

Compare 3 ways to go from Palermo to Salerno

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Salerno. The journey takes about 8 hours 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just $55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
8h 34mAverage Duration
310 kmDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$52 - $182Average Duration10h 45m
8kg CO₂e
Average Price$55 - $149Average Duration8h 34m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$185 - $446Average Duration11h
69kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palermo to Salerno by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is a ticket from Palermo to Salerno?

    The cheapest tickets from Palermo to Salerno start at $52. The average price for this route is around $95. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the ride from Palermo to Salerno?

    The average trip duration from Palermo to Salerno is 9h 39m, covering a distance of 311 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 8h 29m and is operated by Trenitalia.

  3. Which companies service the Palermo to Salerno route?

    Several major companies operate on this route with 1 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, OneBus, Itabus, Trenitalia.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time from Palermo to Salerno?

    The earliest trip from Palermo to Salerno departs at 4:20am. And the latest trip departs at 9:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Palermo to Salerno?

    A trip from Palermo to Salerno generates an estimated 7.7574499999999995 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best company from Palermo to Salerno?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is OneBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Palermo to Salerno?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the company OneBus has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  8. Which company has the most on-time service from Palermo to Salerno?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Palermo to Salerno?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Trenitalia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04-15
$50
04-16
$68
Today
$89
04-18
No data
04-19
No data
04-20
$37
04-21
$47
04-22
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Palermo to Salerno was searched and found on Apr 20, 2026 with a price of $37

To save money and make sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus and train tickets from Palermo to Salerno, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay between $37 and $167 for a bus or train ticket from Palermo to Salerno based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at $37 on 2026-04-20.

Usually Trenitalia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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